Head of Technology

Position: Head of Technology | Fully Remote (South Africa)

Applicants across SA can apply. The position is 100% remote.

Start Date: 1 November 2026

Salary Bracket: R90 000 - R120 000

The Academy is an innovative, fully online school registered with the IEB, delivering high-quality, individualized education to learners across Grades 4–12.

As it enters its next phase of growth, the Academy seeks an experienced Head of Technology to join its executive leadership team and drive its technological vision.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of 8, overseeing software development, systems integration, IT operations, cybersecurity, and data governance. This is a senior leadership role for a strategic thinker who can move seamlessly between high-level strategy and technical execution.

You will be responsible for shaping our technology strategy, leading the development of Academy's proprietary EdTech platform, and ensuring our systems remain secure, scalable, and reliable as we grow.

Why Join the Academy?

• Shape the Future of Schooling
• Meaningful Leadership
• Innovation
• Fully Remote Work
• Growing Organisation

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Vision: Develop and deliver a multi-year technology strategy aligned with Academy's educational model and growth ambitions.
• Platform Development: Lead the continued evolution of Academy's proprietary education technology platform.
• Team Leadership: Build a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team by setting clear expectations and developing individual strengths.
• Architecture & Security: Guide technical and architectural decisions to ensure systems are secure, integrated, and scalable. Oversee POPIA compliance, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery.
• Executive Advice: Advise the CEO and leadership on technology opportunities, risks, investment decisions, and emerging technologies like AI.
• Budget & Partners: Manage technology budgets, vendors, and external partners.

Skills & Experience needed

• Proven experience leading, developing, and motivating a multidisciplinary technology or engineering team.
• A strong track record of scaling software platforms or technology functions within a growing organisation.
• The ability to move confidently between strategy, technical decisions, team leadership, and practical problem-solving.
• Experience developing technology strategy in support of wider organisational goals.
• Strong knowledge of cloud environments, APIs, systems integration, databases, and modern software development.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and build-versus-buy decisions.
• Advantageous: Experience in EdTech, online education, or environments managing sensitive learner/personal data.